MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDINAL HEALTH SPNG,GAUZE,4 IN X 4 IN,16 PLY,; GAUZE/SPONGE, INTERNAL, X-RAY DETECTABLE

Model Number	7148
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion, the results will be forwarded.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported that the raytec shredded inside a patient.In one instance they spent a significant amount of time pulling out frayed and split fibers from a patient after packing.There were no adverse events were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Decontaminated samples and photos were received at the plant for the investigation.The device history record was reviewed and indicated that the product was released accomplishing all quality standards.Upon a visual evaluation of the sample, the defect was confirmed; the selvage edges of the gauze are protruding out of the folded sections causing the loose threads and split fibers.A root cause analysis indicated that this occurred during our manufacturing process.Actions have been taken to address the reported condition.A quality alert was also issued to alert for quality awareness.

• Brand Name: SPNG,GAUZE,4 IN X 4 IN,16 PLY,
• Common Device Name: GAUZE/SPONGE, INTERNAL, X-RAY DETECTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARDINAL HEALTH; 777 west street; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): CARDINAL HEALTH; 1430 marvin griffin road, po b; augusta GA 30906
• Manufacturer Contact: jill saraiva ; 777 west street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5086183640
• MDR Report Key: 18525686
• Report Number: 1018120-2024-00003
• Device Sequence Number: 15352611
• Product Code: GDY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884527016969
• UDI-Public: 10884527016969
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 7148
• Device Catalogue Number: 7148
• Device Lot Number: 23G081662
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown